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Small World Foundation

EIN 20-3879958 · CA · NTEE O12

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in CaliforniaAll California foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in CA, NV, MD +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Small World Foundation based in CA paid 22 grants totaling $169.7K to 22 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $24.5K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (IVCHF), SHARKS FOUNDATION, and THE LUCIOUS BATEMAN FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$582,762
Giving (latest yr)
$169,704
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
22
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation (Ivchf)$24,500
  • Sharks Foundation$20,000
  • The Lucious Bateman Foundation$17,030
  • Ncga Foundation$12,500
  • Breakthrough T1d Mountain West$10,000

Where grants went

  • California$117,454 · 16 grants
  • Nevada$39,500 · 3 grants
  • Maryland$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$250 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation (Ivchf)
Incline Village, NV
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$24,500
Sharks Foundation
San Jose, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$20,000
The Lucious Bateman Foundation
San Jose, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$17,030
Ncga Foundation
Pebble Beach, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$12,500
Youth on Course
Monterey, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$10,000
Breakthrough T1d Mountain West
Hagerstown, MD
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$10,000
Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity
Carson City, NV
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$10,000
San Jose Sports Authority
San Jose, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Chartable and Educational Services.
$10,000
Stroke Awareness Foundation
Campbell, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$10,000
The Britt George Foundation
San Jose, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$10,000
Tosca - the Orestimba Scholarship Comm Assn
Newman, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$10,000
Achieve Tahoe
Truckee, CA
To Further a Primary Goal of the Foundation: to Provide Monetary Assistance to Organizations That Provide Assistance to Disadvantaged OR Underprivileged Youths, Disadvantaged OR Dependent Senior Citizens OR Other Organizations That Provide Other Types of Charitable and Educational Services.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Small World Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Small World Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Small World Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $169.7K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $24.5K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (IVCHF), SHARKS FOUNDATION, THE LUCIOUS BATEMAN FOUNDATION, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Small World Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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